wdet
WDET
Listen
Donate
Detroit Public Radio
Skip to content

WDET 101.9 FM

Primary Menu
  • Listen Live
    • WDET Live
    • Detroit Radio Information Service (DRIS)
  • Shows
    • Music
    • News + Current Affairs
    • Podcasts + Series
  • Schedule
  • Playlists
  • Events
    • WDET Events
    • The Metro Events Guide
    • Travel
  • Support us
>

Juneteenth flag
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Events
  • The Metro Events Guide

Celebrate Juneteenth: Metro Events Guide

WDET Digital Team June 18, 2026

Friday, June 19Juneteenth at Ralph Wilson Park: Stories of UsCelebrate Juneteenth along the Detroit riverfront with an afternoon of music,...

Read More
Happy Sunday food 3
  • The Metro

The Metro: Detroit chef pop-up turns food into an immersive journey

Cary Junior II June 11, 2026

Longtime chef Tyrrell Hutchins curates meals with a dual purpose: connect ancestral traditions with contemporary technique. He demonstrates this through...

Read More
Shayla Tyler (left) and Allimatou Coleman perform a traditional West African dance during the Wayne State University Juneteenth kickoff event, on Jun. 13, at Wayne State University, in Detroit.
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Culture & Music
  • Events
  • The Metro Events Guide

The Metro Events Guide: More Juneteenth celebrations, the Ford Fireworks and more

Sophia Jozwiak June 19, 2025

Happy Juneteenth! This week, we’ve got even more ways to celebrate in Detroit, from parades and parties to genealogy workshops.Plus,...

Read More
Davis Aerospace Technical High School, Detroit, Michigan
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • uncategorized

Detroit Evening Report: High school aviation program restored to original airport site

Sascha Raiyn June 17, 2025

Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.Davis Aerospace High School returns to airport campus with expanded...

Read More
Juneteenth flag
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Culture & Music
  • Events
  • The Metro Events Guide

The Metro Events Guide: Juneteenth celebrations, local artistry and more

Sophia Jozwiak, Marie Sanders June 12, 2025

From cookouts to concerts, here are a few ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Detroit this week.Plus, a chance to attend...

Read More
Brett Mercer performs at What's So Funny About Detroit? on May 30, 2024.
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Culture & Music
  • The Metro Events Guide

The Metro Events Guide: Comedy, culture and light displays in Detroit this weekend

Sophia Jozwiak June 20, 2024

This week, we’re highlighting local talent, from comedians to musicians to tie-dye artists. Plus, a Juneteenth book fair and an Eid...

Read More
Emancipation Day Celebration band in Texas, June 19, 1900.
  • Created Equal
  • News
  • Racial Attitudes

Created Equal: The legacy of Juneteenth, nearly 160 years later

Jenny Sherman, Madison Ganzak June 19, 2024

Juneteenth marks our nation's second independence day — when the last of America's slaves were freed by executive decree. Though...

Read More
BLKBOK sitting at a piano.
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Culture & Music
  • The Metro Events Guide

The Metro Events Guide: Where to celebrate Juneteenth in metro Detroit

Sophia Jozwiak June 13, 2024

This week, we’ve got several Juneteenth celebrations, featuring live music, interactive art, panel discussions and community. Plus, the start of summer...

Read More
Shayla Tyler (left) and Allimatou Coleman perform a traditional West African dance during the Wayne State University Juneteenth kickoff event, on Jun. 13, at Wayne State University, in Detroit.
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • News

Detroit Evening Report: Juneteenth is now an official state holiday in Michigan

Tia Graham July 12, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation declaring Juneteenth a state holiday in Michigan.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple...

Read More
Shayla Tyler (left) and Allimatou Coleman perform a traditional West African dance during the Wayne State University Juneteenth kickoff event, on Jun. 13, at Wayne State University, in Detroit.
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • Racial Attitudes

Detroit Today: How Juneteenth helps bring communities together

Detroit Today June 19, 2023

This week marks the first time Detroit recognizes Juneteenth as a paid holiday for city workers. The federal government officially...

Read More
The Detroit skyline from Hart Plaza.
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • News

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit City Council approves Juneteenth as paid holiday for city workers

Nargis Rahman May 10, 2023

Detroit will recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday for city workers.Listen and Subscribe to the Detroit Evening ReportNPR | Apple...

Read More
BLKBOK

BLKBOK Commemorates Juneteenth – Performance & Conversation with Ann Delisi

Nicole Amine April 19, 2023

Detroit Neo-Classical pianist BLKBOK joins Ann Delisi on Tuesday, June 20th at 7:30pm at Willis Show Bar for an intimate performance and conversation to...

Read More

Posts pagination

1 2 Next
* indicates required
I'd like to receive WDET's:

wdet footer logo
npr footer logo

Detroit Public Radio 

Your connection to news, music, conversation.

WDET is a community service of Wayne State University.

Subscribe

CONTACT

Membership

Sponsorship

Studio Rentals

Technical Support

Pitch Us a Story

Help/FAQ

Other Inquiries

Shows

Podcasts

Schedule

Listen Live

Contests & Giveaways

SUPPORT WDET

Membership

Leadership Circle

Car Donations

Business Sponsorship

Broadcast Partners Program

More »

INSIDE WDET

About

Staff

Jobs & Internships

Public File

FCC Applications

© Copyright 2024 by WDET and Wayne State University. All Rights Reserved. This Material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in any form. Terms of Use | Online Privacy Policy